The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club Autograph Collection

Stunning! Pool is incredible in all weather! Beautiful and lots of history to learn!

Beautiful property that feels like you’re in an old Hollywood movie. Impeccably clean and out suite was exceptional.

My wife I was celebrating our anniversary and we loved everything about our stay at the Historic Cavalier Hotel and Resort.

Everything was extraordinary! The staff went above and beyond, the suite was very comfortable, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was great!

It's one of the best hotels I have started at...

Everything

We went to Becca’s Restaurant to celebrate our daughter’s birthday, as well as her engagement (that also happened at the Cavalier) the day before. Javen was our waitress and she was AMAZING! She was so attentive and she made our dual celebrations extra special for our family. We LOVE the Cavalier (& don’t be surprised if there’s another wedding there next year 😍) We can’t say enough good things about the hotel itself and the staff. You won’t regret it!

OH MY GOD. LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS. DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU WANT TO GO TO BED BEFORE MIDNIGHT. This hotel has completely missed the mark. It advertises luxury and that’s certainly what you pay for, but the experience is extremely lacking when at the end of the day you cannot go to sleep because the obnoxious music is heard in every room. The management needs a change. There has been enough feedback. And yes. It’s bad. It’s worse than I thought it could be. Oh and the air doesn’t work. The staff is very friendly. The decisions being made are the issue.

Had to cancel our trip during Restaurant Week due to snow storm. We rescheduled for this week as we love going to the Cavalier. From check in to valet service and bellman service everything was great. Had breakfast at Becca and ate at Hunt Room and Orions. already booked for return trip this summer. Everyone should experience this hotel.

The Cavalier has first class service from The moment you arrive and when Valet Parks your car to Robert at the front door greeting people coming in and out and the service inside at any restaurant or venue. Kassi and numerous other servers always make it great for networking events inside at the Raleigh Room is a great backdrop to meet family and friends or network for business. Always very comforting and welcoming atmosphere with excellent service that is friendly and always looking to make your experience better.

We had an amazing experience, and a huge part of that was the bartender Kassi. From the moment we went to the bar she was warm and friendly, attentive, and clearly knew her craft. Our drinks were perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and came out quickly even though the bar was busy.
What really stood out was her inviting personality—engaging without being overbearing, great recommendations, and she made us feel genuinely welcome. You can tell she cares about both the drinks and the guests.
If you’re at the bar, you’re in great hands. We’ll definitely be back just for the cocktails and the vibe.

Ashely at the Raleigh room bar was awesome! My wife typically isn’t into mocktails but absolutely loved her Strawberry Shortcake Fizz. Great spot!

Gorgeous property, delicious food at restaurant, well appointed rooms

My husband surprised me with a night at this hotel the week after New Year’s, and we were genuinely excited for our stay. It’s a place we’ve always wanted to experience, and the hotel itself is undeniably beautiful and luxurious. We truly expected it to be a special getaway.
We began our visit with an afternoon tea experience for the two of us. When reviewing the menu, I specifically noted that lavender was not listed, which was important because I have a lavender allergy. I felt confident that what they offered was safe. Unfortunately, the tea I was served contained lavender. I had already consumed three cups before realizing this, and I became ill as a result, which affected the rest of our stay.
Compounding this, the water at the hotel was turned off for a period of time (overnight) due to repairs. There was no hot water available. After being sick, we asked about showering and were told we would need to wait until the following morning this included being able to flush the toilet after they gave megastro issues in the first 20 mins of arrival. We were then informed that we could use the spa showers the next day; however, the spa shower was also not working. Throughout this situation, communication was inconsistent—one staff member explained the water issue was related to hotel repairs, while another said it was a city problem.
To their credit, the hotel did comp our night’s stay, and we were told that a manager would follow up with us. Unfortunately, we were never contacted by a manager afterward. I held off on this review hoping to hear from someone above a receptionist or a waiter.
Personally, this was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel, and I would have a very hard time returning. That is especially unfortunate because we love history, higher-end food, and elevated travel experiences—this should have been right up our alley. Instead, it was disappointing from start to finish. I took the time off for this trip, found childcare and cant get that back. Would leave 1 star but they did comp our room.

Restaurant

I made reservations for my wife to have a nice quiet night away from the kids for her birthday to relax and recharge. My wife lost her credit card the day before, but called the hotel to make sure they took apple pay before she left. When she went to check in they hotel staff told her that they didn't know who she had spoken to, but that the hotel doesn't and never has taken apple pay. My wife decided to have dinner at the hotel restaurant (the hunt lodge), left cash to pay for her meal and left the restaurant. She received a very nasty call from the restaurant's management saying she needed to come back and pay her tab. She explained to them she had left it on the the table, and they insisted she needed to come back to look for the money. When she got back to the table the waitress stopped by and said another server took it. My wife never received an apology from the restaurant staff for accusing her of theft. It was very clear the hotel thought my wife was beneath serving or worth common courtesy.

We stayed offseason in mid-November. The resort was immaculate, beautiful, and comfortable. The restaurants were all good. However, the service made our stay remarkable. David at Bell Service and Tony in the Hunt Room both made great efforts to help us enjoy our stay. Samantha in the Becca Restaurant made our meals special with her extraordinary service and contagious cheerfulness. Most of all, Nerisa went above and beyond ordinary hospitality and did everything (the list is long) possible to make our stay special. Thank you to those four and everyone else at Cavalier!